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さいふが ありません
Missing Wallet at CheckoutHero phraseさいふが ありませんI don't have my wallet
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6 phrases from “さいふが ありません”
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さいふが ありませんHero phrase
さいふが ありませんI don't have my wallet
- かばんの 中に さいふが ありません。My wallet isn't in my bag.
- すみません、さいふが ありません。Excuse me, I don't have my wallet.
ちょっと まってくださいPhrase 1
ちょっと まってくださいPlease wait a moment
- さいふを 探しますから、ちょっと まってください。I'll look for my wallet, so please wait a moment.
- 電話しますから、ちょっと まってください。I'll make a call, so please wait a moment.
レジで はらいますPhrase 2
レジで はらいますPay at the register
- 商品は レジで はらいます。I'll pay for the items at the register.
- いつも ここで レジで はらいます。I always pay at the register here.
カードで はらえますかPhrase 3
カードで はらえますかCan I pay with a card?
- 現金が ないので、カードで はらえますか。I don't have cash, so can I pay by card?
- この 店で カードで はらえますか。Can I pay by card at this store?
あとで 来ますPhrase 4
あとで 来ますI will come back later
- さいふを 取って、あとで 来ます。I'll get my wallet and come later.
- 今は 急いで、あとで 来ます。I'm in a hurry now, so I'll come later.
ありましたPhrase 5
ありましたI found it
- ポケットに ありました。It was in my pocket.
- かばんの 底に ありました。It was at the bottom of my bag.
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00:00Intro
Hi Mia! Hello! How are you doing today?
Hi Ryan! Hello! I am doing great today too!
That is good! Yesterday I had a trouble at a store!
What happened? Please tell me!
I went to buy lunch.
I went to a convenience store.
That sounds like a fun lunch time!
Yes. I was very hungry.
Did you buy a delicious bento?
Yes. I chose a warm bento.
I also chose green tea.
Nice! So what happened after that?
In front of the register, I had trouble.
I had big trouble.
In front of the register? Why?
I did not have my wallet!
Oh wow! That must have been tough!
Yes. Today we talk about conversation at the register.
That will be useful when traveling in Japan!
Let us stay calm and find our wallet!
Today we have 6 easy phrases to learn.
The 1st one is: I do not have my wallet.
The 2nd one is: Pay at the register.
The 3rd one is: Please wait a moment.
The 4th one is: Can I pay with a card?
The 5th one is: I will come back later.
The 6th one is: I found it.
We also have a talk about Japanese convenience store culture!
That sounds exciting! Let us get started together!
Ryan! Please tell us yesterday's story!
Sure. It was around 12 noon yesterday.
Lunch break time! Stores are crowded at that time.
Yes. I took a warm bento.
I also took green tea.
A warm bento! That sounds delicious!
The store clerk at the register told me.
I was told: 780 yen please.
780 yen. Did you look inside your bag?
Yes. I looked inside my bag.
Did you find your wallet right away?
No. I do not have my wallet!
What! Really?
Yes. It was nowhere to be found!
I looked in my pocket too! But I do not have my wallet!
Oh wow! That was surprising!
Yes. My face turned red.
Were people standing in line behind you?
Yes. 3 people were lined up.
That must have been embarrassing!
I said: Please wait a moment!
You were able to say it calmly!
Yes. I paid with electronic money on my smartphone.
Did you tap it with a beep sound?
Yes! The green light came on!
I was able to pay safely.
That was great! I am relieved.
Japanese convenience stores are convenient.
That is true. There are various payment methods.
Here let us talk about Japanese stores.
What kind of topic is it? Please tell me!
In old times Japanese people put money in pouches.
That is a story about wallets in the Edo period!
Yes. Nowadays people use cards and smartphones.
They are commonly used at convenience stores.
Convenience stores are convenient! You can buy hot food.
They are open 24 hours so it is very convenient!
Now let us do a fun quiz!
Yay! A quiz!
Looking forward to it!
How many tens of thousands of convenience stores are there in Japan?
Is it around 30,000 stores?
I heard there are over 50,000 stores!
That is an incredible number! They are everywhere!
One more quiz. What percentage of people pay by card?
Is it around 50%?
I read that it is around 70%!
That is a lot! I learned a lot!
Now let us study 6 phrases! Let us study!
Yes! The 1st one is: I do not have my wallet.
さいふが ありません？ It means I don't have my wallet!
Use this when you forgot your wallet.
Search your bag and say: I do not have my wallet!
This is a phrase often used at cafes and stores.
The 2nd one is: Pay at the register.
レジで はらいます？ It means pay at the register!
It is the place to pay money! Use it when speaking.
At a store you say: Pay at the register.
Where do you pay! It is useful when asked.
The 3rd one is: Please wait a moment.
ちょっと まってください？ It means please wait a moment!
This is a phrase used when you need a little time.
When taking out a card! Say: Please wait a moment.
Tell the store clerk! You can convey it politely.
The 4th one is: Can I pay with a card?
カードで はらえますか？ It means can I pay with a card?
When you have no cash! Ask the store clerk.
Ask: Can I pay with a card?
Often used at convenience stores and supermarkets.
The 5th one is: I will come back later.
あとで 来ます？ It means I will come back later!
Use this when going back home.
Go to get your wallet! Say: I will come back later.
The store clerk will feel relieved too.
The 6th one is: I found it.
ありました？ It means I found it!
When finding what you searched for! Say: I found it!
When you find it in your pocket, say: I found it!
Ryan also found it! The wallet was there!
Yes! It was on the table at home!
That was really great!
Now let us talk about teams!
Talking about teams? Sounds good!
I am Team Ryan!
I like paying with cash!
I am Team Mia!
I like paying with cards!
With cash you can see money! It feels reassuring.
With cards there are no coins! It is very convenient.
Are you Team Ryan?
Or are you Team Mia?
Team name and reason! Please tell us in comments!
Now it is practice time!
Yes! I will do my best!
I will ask questions.
Ryan, please answer.
Understood! I am ready anytime!
Question 1. You forgot your wallet at the register.
What do you say?
I say: I do not have my wallet! and look in my bag!
Spot on! You said it calmly!
Question 2. You buy a book at a bookstore.
Where do you pay money?
I say cheerfully: Pay at the register!
Wonderful! That is exactly right!
Question 3. It takes time to take out your money.
What do you say?
I say politely: Please wait a moment!
Spot on! That is a gentle way to say it!
Question 4. You have no cash.
Please ask if you can pay with a card.
I ask: Can I pay with a card?
Perfect! Very good!
Question 5. You go back home to get your wallet.
What do you say?
I say: I will come back later! and hurry home!
Awesome! Well done!
Question 6. You found your wallet inside your pocket.
What do you say?
I say in a big voice: I found it!
Question 7. You tell your friend about yesterday's trouble.
What do you say?
I tell them: I did not have my wallet!
Wonderful! All answers were spot on!
Yay! I am so happy!
Even when facing I do not have my wallet, you spoke calmly!
Yes! Practicing makes you feel confident!
Let us summarize today's lesson!
Yes! Tomorrow's homework!
Tomorrow before going outside, please look inside your bag.
Yes. I will double check my wallet!
Look at your wallet! Say: I have my wallet!
Say it 3 times in front of the mirror!
Yes! Please say it 3 times in front of the mirror!
When you say it out loud, you remember it well!
Let us check before getting on the train too! Sounds good!
Yes! That is important on trains and buses too!
Shopping and traveling! It will become so fun!
Yes. Let us all enjoy speaking Japanese together!
Let us be careful like Ryan! Avoid getting troubled!
I will be careful! I will make sure I do not get troubled!
Thank you today as well! I am glad you listened!
Let us meet again next time!
Bye bye!
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リアルな場面 6 問Practice with 6 real situations
1さいふが ありませんさいふが ありません
レジで かばんの 中を 見ます。さいふが ないです。何と 言いますか？
At the register you look in your bag. Your wallet is not there. What do you say?2ちょっと まってくださいちょっと まってください
レジの 人が 待っています。さいふを 探します。何と 言いますか？
The person at the register is waiting. You look for your wallet. What do you say?3レジで はらいますレジで はらいます
お店で ものを 持ちます。友だちが「どこで はらいますか」と 聞きます。何と 言いますか？
You have things in a shop. Your friend asks where you pay. What do you say?4カードで はらえますかカードで はらえますか
レジに います。現金は なくて、カードが あります。何と 言いますか？
You are at the register. You have no cash, but you have a card. What do you say?5あとで 来ますあとで 来ます
さいふは うちに あります。いまは はらえません。何と 言いますか？
Your wallet is at home. You cannot pay now. What do you say?6ありましたありました
さいふが 見えませんでした。ポケットを 見ると あります。何と 言いますか？
You could not see your wallet. You look in your pocket and find it. What do you say?Today's small task
Yes! Tomorrow's homework!Yes! Tomorrow's homework!
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